Interviews with Classical Double Bassists
In these videos, Geoff Chalmers interviews some of the world’s greatest classical bassists in some varied stunning locations. We dig deep into topics about all aspects of learning and playing the double bass.
There are also some excellent performances at the ends of the videos, so make sure you don’t miss those.
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Luthier Neal Heppleston demonstrates 3 ways to optimise your double bass setup.
In this interview, I’m joined by classical specialist Phoebe Russell to discuss all things left hand technique.
In this interview, I meet someone who is making a huge impact on the double bass world with her virtuosic and expressive performances, Gerda Kocsis.
An awesome interview discussing the ins and outs of the classical audition process with Phoebe Russell.
Awesome interview and epic Vaňhal performance with the piano with our newest DDB tutor, Phoebe Russell.
ISB Interview series Q5/5: What advice do you have for beginners?
ISB Interview series Q4/5: Who inspired you at the 2023 ISB Convention?
ISB Interview series Q3/5: Tell us about a bass you’d love to own.
ISB Interview series Q2/5: If you could take a lesson with any living bassist, who would it be?
ISB Interview series Q1/5: How do you start your practice session? Featuring 15+ artists from the ISB.
Live from the ISB 2023 Convention, Paul Ellison tells us about meeting and studying with Gary Karr and François Rabbath.
A selection of discussions with innovative luthiers at the ISB 2023 Convention.
Behind the scenes at the 2023 ISB convention, I meet the renowned bassist, composer and Certified Music Practitioner, Lloyd Goldstein.
In this interview/performance video, we meet Marianne Schofield to discuss playing orchestral and contemporary classical music.
An interview with Thierry Barbé - soloist, educator and the Principal Bassist of the Opera de Paris Orchestra.
We introduce early music specialist Heather Miller Lardin to the website to discuss all things Baroque double bass.
An interview and solo Bach performance with the incredible young bassist, Nina Bernat covering her career, Bach on the bass, future projects, and more.
In this second interview, François Rabbath discusses bow hold, his ‘crab’ technique, and shares his wise advice.
An interview with legendary pedagogue, François Rabbath about his own worldwide revered method, Rabbath technique.
A preview from The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass exploring building effortless technique into your playing.
A compilation of preview clips from The Renaud Garcia-Fons Masterclass.
Rick Stotijn talks to us about his varied career as a leading soloist, teacher, chamber and orchestral musician across Europe.
Geoff and Jason interview luthier Randy Hunt, whose bass Jason has been using for his recording sessions.
Joe shares his advice on how to nail the orchestral audition, with experience from both sides of the audition panel.
Contemporary music specialist Florentin Ginot explores extended double bass techniques and performs in an old industrial cotton mill in Northern England.
An interview with contemporary and classical double bassist Florentin Ginot, discussing his preparation and performance of the Chaconne from J.S. Bach’s violin partita No. 2 BWV 1004. Plus a stunning solo performance from Florentin.
An interview with Božo Paradžik filmed live at the Dutch Double Bass Festival 2021 in Rotterdam.
Interview and solo performance with James Oesi - Founder and Artistic Director of the Dutch Double Bass Festival.
A feature on the seven composers who have written pieces for Jason’s latest course ‘Intermediate to Advanced Classical Bass’.
You may also enjoy our ‘classical Masters’ series
In 2020, whilst the world was in lockdown due to the COVID 19 pandemic we asked 10 of the world’s best classical double bassists five questions and grouped their personal responses in this unique series. The result is our Classical Masters interview series, featuring: François Rabbath, Gary Karr, Renaud Garcia-Fons, Joel Quarrington, Edicson Ruiz, Lorraine Campet, Božo Paradžik, Roman Patkolo, Christine Hoock, Leon Bosch, and DaXun Zhang.
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Jason Heath offers his top tips for getting started with and developing vibrato on the double bass.